The IPL was called off for a week due to tensions between India and Pakistan. The Dharamshala match too had to be cancelled midway. Preity has now apologised for her curt behaviour.
Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta was among many who had to leave the Dharamsala stadium on Friday. The Indian Premier League (IPL) match with Delhi Capitals was halted and cancelled midway amid the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. The actor confirmed on May 11 that she has reached home after the incident.
“Finally back home after a crazy last few days. A heartfelt thank you (folded hands) to Indian Railways & our Railway minister Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw for helping both IPL teams and all officials & families leave Dharamshala in a safe, swift & comfortable way,” Preity posted on X and Instagram. On Friday, Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals teams were taken to the Jalandhar railway station in groups through Hoshiarpur.
These contingents not only included players, but also coaching staff, and broadcast personnel. They all moved in about 40 to 50 small vehicles from Dharamsala to Hoshiarpur. These vehicles were escorted by the Kangra Police and the Punjab Police took care of the security arrangements as soon as the vehicles reached Hoshiarpur. They were later moved to Jalandhar to board the train that was specially arranged for the contingent. Next, they were transported to Delhi via a special train.
Preity Zinta also thanked International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah, IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal, the Board of Cricket Control of India (BCCI), Kings XI Punjab CEO Satish Menon for “helping co-ordinate the evacuation of our stadium in Dharamshala safely & in an orderly manner.”
In a statement that Preity had issued, she thanked people for not panicking, and apologised for being ‘a bit curt’. “Finally, to all the people that were in the Dharamshala stadium – Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou for not panicking & for any stampedes. You guys are absolute rock stars. I’m sorry I was a bit curt & said no to pictures with everyone but the need of the hour was the safety of everyone and it was my duty & responsibility to make sure everyone stayed safe. Thank you for making it possible. Love you all,” she added.
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